Office chair — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-05-30 · China-origin

Hazard: InjuriesOrigin: China

Office chair poses injury risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-05-30
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	VIPER
Category	Furniture
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	The chair is unstable and can tip over during use. Moreover, the seat support structure can deform, or the seat support base can crack, which can result in injury to the consumer's head, torso, lower and upper limbs.
Non-compliance	General Product Safety Regulation; European standard EN 1335-2
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market. Warning consumers of the risks.
Recall number	SR/01992/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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